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Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch — Content Guide for Parents

By Carolyn KeeneNational Geographic Books1980-09-01ISBN 9780448095059192 pages
Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Nancy Drew arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but abruptly finds herself involved in a baffling mystery. The ranch is being haunted by an unknown enemy. Local people believe that the ghostly animal is carrying out the curse of Dirk Valentine, the romantic outlaw who was killed many years ago at Shadow Ranch, where he had gone to fulfill a promise to his sweetheart. Aided by her friends Bess Marvin and George Fayne, Nancy comes face-to-face with disaster when she is trapped inside a building that is toppled by a rockslide —a rockslide which is deliberately caused. But the pretty titian-haired detective remains undaunted in her determination to solve the mystery.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch appropriate for a 7-year-old?

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  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have violence?

    The search results indicate that Nancy Drew often finds herself in dangerous situations, with references to nail-biting interest when she encounters perilous circumstances, but specifics about the nature or severity of violence are not detailed.

  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have scary content?

    The search results mention that some scenes may be scary for younger viewers, including eerie moments and references to ghosts, but do not specify the intensity of the scary content.

  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs are identified in the search results for 'The Secret of Shadow Ranch'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have racial/cultural content?

    The search results indicate that there are no overtly racist depictions in 'The Secret of Shadow Ranch', and it mentions that racial stereotypes were removed in later revisions of the series.

  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have profanity?

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  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have climate change?

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  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'The Secret of Shadow Ranch'.

  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have gender roles?

    The search results suggest that Nancy Drew's character reflects traditional gender roles, with references to her being a 'girl sleuth' and the narrative framing her within the context of her time, but do not provide a strong critique or promotion of modern feminist themes.

  • Does Nancy Drew 05: the Secret of Shadow Ranch have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Secret of Shadow Ranch'.